Who we are
The Cartier Women's Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the program was founded in 2006. It is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
Applications are now closed for the 2027 edition.
20 YEARS OF EMPOWERING WOMEN IMPACT ENTREPRENEURS
Our Vision
Our vision is a world in which every woman impact entrepreneur driving social and environmental change can achieve her full potential.
Our Mission
Our mission is to shine a light on women impact entrepreneurs and provide them with the necessary financial, social and human capital support to grow their business and build their leadership skills.
Our Guiding Principles
Women are change agents
We believe women can be extraordinary change agents, and we leverage business as a force for good.
Opportunities for everyone
We contribute by creating opportunities for everyone. Talent is universal but opportunities are not.
Constantly Learning
We are constantly learning. We leave room for the possibility that there is something we have not learnt yet that could make us even better.
Caring for our community
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